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'Fraud Czar': Trump gives JD Vance new role; 'Blue States' in crosshairs

President Trump has appointed Vice President JD Vance as "Fraud Czar" to investigate fraud in federal benefit programs, particularly in Democrat-run states. This initiative aims to combat widespread theft of taxpayer money and could potentially balance the American budget. Raids have reportedly begun in Los Angeles as part of this…

The Times of India

Trump's ICE at Airports Plan Sparks Staff Revolt, Raising Delay Fears

A controversial ICE strategy at US airports may cause travel disruptions, amid internal resistance, TSA staffing issues, and federal agent deployment under Trump. Stay informed on potential impacts on your travel.

International Business Times UK

More than 9M student loan borrowers are in default as record numbers fall behind on payments

The Education Department’s total student loan portfolio stands at nearly $1.7 trillion

The Independent UK

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Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr.'s Arbitrary Changes to Childhood Vaccine Policy

Under Kennedy's oversight, HHS has "undermined the integrity of its actions" with respect to its immunization recommendations, the court ruled.

Reason

View from The Hill: Leaked election review slates Dutton while highlighting Liberals’ longer term intractable problems

In an example of short-term thinking, the Liberal Party’s federal executive decided on Friday to bury its election review. But it was unable to cremate it.

The Conversation

Executive Order Excluding Federal Agencies from Collective Bargaining Requirements Was Wrongly Enjoined, Ninth Circuit Holds

From today's opinion in Am. Fed. of Gov't Employees v. Trump, by Judge Daniel Bress, joined by Judges John Owens… The post Executive Order Excluding Federal Agencies from Collective Bargaining Requirements Was Wrongly Enjoined, Ninth Circuit Holds appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Fourth Circuit Rejects Facial Challenge to Two Trump Anti-DEI Executive Orders

"What plaintiffs are really asking us to do is read subtext into the Provision's text."

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President Trump just missed a key deadline to share his spending plans: Fears are mounting about what that means for $38.5 trillion national debt

“We won’t be able to fix the debt without touching Social Security, Medicare, defense, or revenue—the math just doesn’t work. And we can’t count on heroic growth rates or crashing interest rates,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB).

Fortune

A judge sides with Trump’s immigration operations for now, saying Minnesota couldn’t make the case that they were unlawful

She isn’t sure if her authority allows her to decide whether federal agents can remain deployed in the state.

We Got This Covered

New video shows Alex Pretti clashing with federal agents days before he was shot dead in Minneapolis

The two border agents involved in Pretti’s fatal shooting have since been placed on leave

Evening Standard

Federal unions ask court to halt FEMA position cuts

Federal worker unions have asked a judge to halt Trump administration plans to cut 10,000 positions from FEMA.

Roll Call

Thousands rally and hundreds of businesses close in protest against ICE presence in Minnesota

Thousands of people protested against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Friday, after a five-year-old boy and his father were detained by ICE agents.

Euronews

Criminal investigation into Fed chair Powell has ‘reinforced’ concerns over independence, Goldman Sachs warns, as dollar weakens – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Federal Judges Continue to Ignore the Plain Text of Federal Rule of Evidence 702

On December 7, Eugene reported: From retired Third Circuit Judge Thomas Vanaskie (who had also served on the Middle District… The post Federal Judges Continue to Ignore the Plain Text of Federal Rule of Evidence 702 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Cannabis Stocks Up for Reversal: Pipedreams or Opportunity?

Cannabis stocks are set up to complete market reversals that relaxed federal regulations could trigger. Rescheduling isn't legalization, but it's good enough.

Barchart

C3.ai Just Scored a Government Win. Should You Buy the Beaten-Down AI Stock Now?

Now that C3.ai has won a major government approval, will it finally be enough to coax hesitant investors toward its beaten-down shares?

Reason

Court Blocks Federal Restriction on "Loud or Unusual Noise" on City Sidewalks Outside Federal Property

From Judge Ann Aiken (D. Ore.) Wednesday in Longworth v. Noem: Plaintiffs Chloe Longworth and Anna Lardner regularly protest on… The post Court Blocks Federal Restriction on "Loud or Unusual Noise" on City Sidewalks Outside Federal Property appeared first on Reason.com.

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Federal Retirement Program Tweaks Are Taking Effect After the Holiday Season

Federal retirement programs—including Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts—are undergoing routine updates at the start of 2026. While these adjustments may...

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Sean Duffy Says Tim Walz Has 30 Days To Rectify Discrepancies Or Lose $30 Million In Federal Funds Amid Illegal CDL Row: 'Fix This Or…'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has slammed Minnesota Governor and Democratic Party leader Tim Walz (D-Minn.) for illegally issuing Commercial Driving Licenses (CDLs).

International Business Times UK

US Genesis Mission Leaves Out xAI as DOE Partners Warn of High-Stakes Research Impact

The US Genesis Mission, a massive national AI initiative launched by President Trump and led by the DOE, aims to accelerate scientific discovery by leveraging federal data and top partners such as Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.

TechRadar

The Trump Administration just launched its own plan for global AI dominance and what could go wrong?

The Trump White House's Genesis Mission spells out a plan to build a government-based AI platform. But who will it serve?

The Independent UK

Trump administration makes major changes to a report it commissioned on FEMA reforms, AP sources say

A draft report on reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been significantly reduced in size, according to three people familiar with the matter

Benzinga

JP Morgan Executive Says Economy 'Gliding' Into 2026 In A 'Pretty Good Environment': Corporate America Absorbed Trump Tariffs Well

JP Morgan Asset Management's Bob Michele says the U.S. economy is ending the year on strong footing, with companies and consumers handling tariffs better than expected and a Federal Reserve rate cut potentially adding momentum heading into 2026.

Roll Call

Federal employees detail worries over shutdown layoffs - Roll Call

Stories of the financial hardships of federal employees were detailed in court filings this week in a lawsuit challenging Trump's layoffs.

Reason

Homeland Security Won't Stop Lying About Who Immigration Enforcers Are Arresting

In case after case, Homeland Security's Public Affairs Office releases incorrect information about arrests carried out by federal immigration officers.

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